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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After whom is Mount Everest named?
(a) No one
(b) Sir Joseph Evers
(c) Sir George Everest
(d) Annabelle Everest

2. What was Mount Everest's first official name?
(a) Peak X
(b) Mountain XV
(c) Peak XV
(d) Mountain X

3. What does Krakauer notice about the Sherpas' culture when they arrive in Namche?
(a) How disrespectful they are
(b) American clothing and movies
(c) How many there are
(d) How old they are

4. Hall says, "I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get through this season without something ______ happening up high."
(a) Good
(b) Bad
(c) Miraculous
(d) Disastraous

5. From what country is the man who is trying to ascent to the summit on his own?
(a) Norway
(b) France
(c) Sweden
(d) Germany

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?

2. In what is Base Camp located?

3. What is the final destination of the first hike of the climbers in Rob Hall's group?

4. What is the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?

5. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?

(see the answer key)

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